Hillary Clinton to return to work next week after blood clot treatment

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department says Secretary of State Hillary Clinton plans to return to work next week after being treated for a blood clot in her head.

Spokesperson Victoria Nuland says Clinton is resting at home but is speaking with senior staff and is, quote, “sounding terrific, upbeat and raring to go.”

She says Clinton looks forward to returning to her Washington office next week, although a date has not been set. Doctors have advised her to avoid international travel for now.

Clinton was discharged Wednesday from a New York hospital, three days after doctors diagnosed a blood clot during a follow-up exam stemming from a concussion she suffered in December. Doctors are treating the clot with blood thinners and say they expect she will fully recover.